Staten Island Ferry

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/staten-island-ferry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Staten Island Ferry built?1817 (as steamboat service)
2. What is Staten Island Ferry known for?World's busiest passenger-only ferry system; free scenic views of New York Harbor
3. What is the location?New York Harbor, connecting Manhattan and Staten Island
4. What is the operator?New York City Department of Transportation
5. How often does the ferry leave?During busy times it leaves every 15 to 20 minutes, and during quieter times it leaves every 30 minutes. It runs all day, every day.
6. Why can you ride the ferry for free?The city decided in 1997 to make the ferry fare‑free, which helped more people use it and made travel cheaper for everyone.

Mass Transit: Public transportation systems designed to move large numbers of people efficiently.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns.
Infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Borough: A major administrative division within New York City, such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island.